Mark McConville Travels from Gold Coast, QLD

Mark’s Laughter Clinic presentations and workshops are the perfect integration of academic knowledge with world class entertainment. This has meant that The Laughter Clinic repeatedly receives rave reviews from corporate clients and conference attendees. It’s no wonder that he is in such high demand.

In 2021 Mark was invited to present his Laughter Clinic Workshop at the 31st International Association for Suicide Prevention’s World Congress. The IASP World Congress is the primary global collaborative opportunity for expert thinking related to suicide and suicide prevention.

Presentations can be easily customised to suit any client’s individual needs. Whether it be the inclusion of a conference theme, or a more specific session that focuses on Self-Care, Mark can tailor a presentation or workshop that will both entertain and educate your audience.  He is also a resident presenter in the ‘Triumph Over Trauma’ program which is run by the not-for-profit foundation ‘4 Aussie Heroes’. This program is made up of evidence-based sessions and activities, specifically for military and first responder personnel, past and present, who are suffering with PTSD and other related mental health issues.

As a comedian with a master’s degree in Suicidology Mark offers a unique perspective about mental health. Mark McConville the comedian and Mark McConville the Suicidologist are two very different entities, however, there is one overriding truth that connects them both, you can never underestimate the power of laughter.

Comedian

Mark is an accomplished Stand-Up Comedian and has been working in the Australian entertainment industry since 1998.

As a headliner or MC Mark has comfortably become known as “One of the most reliable and versatile comedians in the business.” Whether it be in an outback pub, an inner-city comedy club, onboard a cruise ship, or working a corporate audience, you can rely on him to give your audience a great show.

“Making people laugh is the best job in the world, I absolutely love it.”

Over the past 24 years Mark has developed into a comedian who can easily shift from rapid fire punchlines to an easy-going story-telling style that makes you feel as though you’ve known him for years. His innate ability to connect with people from all demographics means he can zero in on the finer points of life and present them in a way that makes you laugh and laugh hard.

“I’m a firm believer in encouraging people to experience comedy in all its forms. Decades worth of research from around the world has shown that the use of humour and laughter are beneficial to your mental health.”

Throughout his career Mark has appeared on various TV shows and he is also a regular on-air contributor to ABC Radio Qld, but to be fully appreciated, he must be seen live.

Mark celebrated his 24^th year as a Stand-Up Comic. With an approach to comedy that is both personal and professional, Mark will have your audience engaged from the moment he steps onto the stage.

In 2024 Mark represents AISRAP on numerous levels, from community-based events for awareness raising about suicide prevention, to delivery of his renowned Laughter Clinic keynote presentations and workshops. He provides staunch support for the importance of suicide prevention research conducted by AISRAP, also a World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention.